Somali pirates killed the crew of an oil tanker before rescue, according to an official speaking to the BBC[1]
What remains disputed or unverified
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Crew killed before rescue
A local maritime authority reported that pirates boarded an oil tanker en route off the Somali coast and killed the crew before a rescue operation was mounted.[1]
Rescue operation undertaken after the attack
Following the incident, emergency response teams managed to secure the vessel and extract survivors after the attackers had taken their lives.[1]
Rise in piracy in recent years
Officials noted that piracy incidents off Somalia have risen in recent years as a result of decreased naval anti‑piracy coverage.[1]
Impact of 2011 naval operations
The decline of international naval operations that began in 2011 is cited as a key factor contributing to the current increase in piracy activity.[1]
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